Desert Animals Storytime & Crafts in the Park
Bring the kids out to a Red Cliffs Summer Story and Craft Session in honor of Latino Conservation Week. Join us for nature stories in Spanish and English under a shady tree at the Brooks Nature Park. This activity includes a meet n’ greet with live desert animals from the Red Cliffs Desert Reserve and a tortoise-themed craft for each child.
Trae los niños a un tiempo de cuentos y una sesión de artesanía en Red Cliffs en honor de la semana de conservación latina. Únete a nosotros para historias de la naturaleza en español y ingles debajo de un árbol sombreado en Brooks Nature Park. Esta actividad incluye un encuentro y saludo con fauna del desierto de la reserva de desierto Red Cliffs y una artesanía con tema de tortuga del desierto por cada niño.
Nature on the Beach
“Who am I?” Learn about furs, and skulls of the mammals found in the park. The Park Naturalist will have a table display with one of each throughout the day.
For more information visit: https://paparksandforests.org/event/latino-conservation-week-nature-on-the-beach/
Introduction to Canoeing
Directions: First, go to the park office. Across from the park office, there will be a tent, table, and canoes, as well as handouts and giveaways. Groups will go out every hour, but it's first-come, first-serve as space is limited.
Indicaciones: Primero, diríjanse a la oficina del parque. Frente a la oficina, habrá una carpa donde encontraras una mesa y canoas, así como folletos y obsequios. Los grupos saldrán cada hora, pero hay un cupo limitado que será por orden de llegada.
For more information visit: https://paparksandforests.org/event/latino-conservation-week-introduction-to-canoeing-birdwatching-and-fishing-at-marsh-creek/
Gibraltar Hill / Ridgeway Trail Hike
Join David Bailey of the Blue Mountain Eagle Climbing Club (https://www.bmecc.org/) for a hike along the Ridgeway Trail of the Forest District.
Bluebirds and Pollinators
Join the Friends of Beltzville on a hike to look for bluebirds, as well as a visit to the Friends’ Pollinator Garden, one of their most important volunteer projects. Meet at the Environmental Interpretive Center. No registration needed.
For more information visit: https://paparksandforests.org/event/latino-conservation-week-friends-of-beltzville-bluebirds-and-pollinators/
Native Flora Workshop and Potting Party
We’re hosting a Native Flora Workshop and Potting Party at the Tonaquint Nature Center to kick of Latino Conservation Week in St. George! Learn about water conservation and desert-friendly native plant species from a Latinx Greenhouse Manager in southwest Utah. Everyone leaves with your own potted desert plant to brighten your home or yard!
¡Estamos hospedando un seminario sobre flora nativa y una fiesta de plantar en el Tonaquint Nature Center a empezar la semana de conservación Latina! Aprende sobre plantas amigables con el desierto de una experta Latina en el manejo de invernaderos. Deja con una planta en maceta propia para embellecer su casa o jardín. 1851 S. Dixie Drive.
Archery 101 with LL Bean
After brief introductions and a safety talk, you'll receive helpful advice on the proper technique for correctly holding a bow and releasing an arrow for optimal accuracy and precision. With guidance and support from our friendly, expert instructors, you'll practice hitting targets with a recurve bow. Sign up is a must. A maximum of 12 participants are permitted.
Register online at: https://events.dcnr.pa.gov/event/archery_101_latino_conservation_week#.YsQ5VnbMJPY
For more information visit: https://paparksandforests.org/event/latino-conservation-week-archery-101-with-ll-bean/
Neshaminy Storybook Trail/Sendero de Storybook
A bilingual story leads visitors along the Logan Garden Trail Loop. Come and enjoy this self-guided tour. No registration needed.
El Storybook está en el circuito de Logan Garden Trail. Es un sendero corto y plano detrás de Winks Lane. Una vez que llegues al parque, sigue los postes del sendero. No hace falta registrarse.
Note: the trail’s not on the park’s map yet so the only way to find it is to come to the park behind Wink’s Lane and follow the signs!
For more information visit: https://paparksandforests.org/event/latino-conservation-week-storybook-trail/
William Penn Forest Storybook Walk
Enjoy the (bilingual) “Smokey Bear Story” as you stroll in the William Penn’s Gibraltar Tract. The storybook trail is on natural dirt surface and may be muddy when wet. It is not very suitable for strollers, but children able to walk a mile should have no trouble. The last part of the loop trail beyond the end of the story is more challenging, steeper and rougher, with rocks and uneven surface. If you don’t desire such a challenge just return the way you came. No registration required.
Directions:
One parking lot is at the State Forest gate at 18 Killian Drive, Birdsboro, PA 19508 and will accommodate about 5 vehicles.
From there follow the signs down the steps to the SRT and turn left. Walk about 1/2 mile to the start of the story in the woods on the left. The total loop is about 1 mile long.
The second parking lot is the Angstadt Lane trailhead along Route 724 near the PDOT facility at Angstadt Lane. This lot will accommodate 18 cars.
From the Angstadt Trailhead cross Route 724 and walk southeast on the SRT approximately ¼ mile to the start of the story in the woods on the Right. The total loop from the Angstadt Trailhead is about 1.5 miles.
For more information visit: https://paparksandforests.org/event/latino-conservation-week-william-penn-forest-storybook-walk/
